Health

Can ultrasound be used to fight Alzheimer's?

By Miles O'Brien

At age 61, Judi Polak is five years into a bleak diagnosis: Alzheimer’s disease. But last year she made medical history in a clinical trial, when a team of scientists, engineers and practitioners deployed a novel device to take aim…

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EPA proposes upping testing for lead at schools in rule overhaul

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Contrary to regulatory rollbacks in many other environmental areas, the administration has called dealing with lead contamination in drinking water a priority.

These tips can help you navigate Medicare's updated online tool

By Philip Moeller

The new Plan Finder tool, which has some improvements, could cause confusion for Medicare beneficiaries making their annual enrollment selections, columnist Philip Moeller writes.

This optometrist-on-wheels helps kids see clearly for the first time

By Deema Zein, Mahlia Posey

Schools and nonprofits are trying to address what they see as a growing problem, as more children need eyeglasses but can’t afford them or haven't been tested.

Gun deaths started to rise after more than a decade of being stable

By Laura Santhanam

These firearm death numbers reveal wide variation among the states, but researchers say more data is needed to fully understand the toll of gun violence nationwide.

WATCH: Melania Trump hears from teens about vaping

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The White House says she has invited a group from the Truth Initiative to participate in a "listening session" Wednesday.

Northern Yemen sees a spike in cholera cases, Save the Children warns

By Associated Press

Save the Children said fuel shortages have resulted in a jump in food prices and, as a result, a deepening health crisis.

Trump administration proposes overhauling Medicare fraud rules

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A major focus is to try to improve follow-up care for patients after they are discharged from hospitals, an area in which Medicare is increasingly holding hospitals accountable.

Is a vaping-linked lung illness a public health crisis? That depends on who you ask

By Laura Santhanam

News of a poorly understood illness linked to vaping e-cigarettes has swept parenting forums, social media feeds and news headlines in recent weeks.

Beauty products for vulvas? These doctors say don't buy it

By Jamie Leventhal

Instagram influencers and companies are selling cosmetic products for vulvas and "wellness" products for vaginas, which could put people at risk for infection and bacterial vaginosis.